Naruto Shippuden

A mission to find a wedding present, huh?

The Hokage is giving us a wonderful opportunity to find a great gift…

…that personifies our friendship.

That's right, we've never had a wedding celebration like this.

– Well, they are the first – Hey, Shino! Cut it out!

– among all our friends – I didn't say anything until now,

– to get married. – but I've had enough of

– We gotta do our best to find – your insect antics!

– something they'll both like. – Hey, Akamaru!

Me too! I'm getting fired up!

I'm gonna make sure they definitely love my gift!

Do you know what you're getting already, Lee?

I haven't a clue.

Huh?!

However! If I put myself in Naruto's shoes

and think about how he feels, I know it'll come to me naturally.

I won't lose to anyone!

Wake up, Akamaru!

Usually, you don't compete with wedding gifts

to see who wins or loses…

Well then…

Let's give it our all!

This is for Hinata.

Let's all put our best effort into this.

There's no need to get so worked up.

The reason is, if you just let it come naturally to you,

you'll think of something.

It seems everyone got really fired up about this.

I can't think of anything.

What about you, Choji?

I have a pretty good idea.

Damn it… What a drag.

IRUKA UMINO AROUND 30 YEARS OLD. STEALTHILY

A Full-Powered Wedding Gift

ICHIRAKU

We're going to assess each gift and give it a ranking

to determine who will attend the wedding reception

and who will be placed on duty for that day's missions.

In other words, we're going to sift and screen through the gifts.

I'd better not mention any of that to anyone.

Hello!

WELCOME Oh, it's Lee!

I'll have an order of the ramen Naruto orders most often!

Naruto's favorite ramen?

Let's see…

That's so obvious! It's our large miso and char siu ramen.

– Oh, yeah that's right! – I see!

But why the sudden curiosity?

If I'm to understand Naruto's feelings,

I figured I should first try the things he likes to eat.

I don't get it but… anyways, take a seat.

Okay!

Idiot…idiot…

How is it?

It's delicious! Light, yet rich, but not too heavy.

It has volume and punch, and its impact is so great,

you want to slurp it down all at once!

So…do you know how Naruto feels a little more now?

I understand why he always orders this ramen!

But other than that, no.

I guess not.

If you could tell how a guy feels just by eating ramen,

life wouldn't be so hard.

Oh!

Iruka Sensei, you were Naruto's teacher.

You must know.

Iruka Sensei?!

I'm sorry, I was deep in thought and didn't notice you!

Don't worry.

You're Lee, right? Guy Sensei's student.

Yes! You were Naruto's teacher… So you must know how Naruto thinks.

Please tell me about him!

Well, I was his teacher a long time ago.

And he's become so praiseworthy now…

I only see him once in a while now…

I see…

But why are you trying to understand Naruto's feelings, Lee?

For his wedding gift.

In order to find something he'll like,

I thought I should first understand his feelings.

I see, so that's it.

In any case,

in order to convey my intense regard for my friend Naruto,

I'm going to put my entire being into

THE BEST WEDDING GIFT! finding the best wedding gift for him!

Well then, please excuse me, Iruka Sensei!

He's exactly like Guy Sensei.

I'm so sorry it was so loud!

Oh no. In fact, I'm happy that Naruto has a friend like him.

Found ya, Iruka Sensei!

You didn't record your message yet!

That's right… Can you wait a little longer?

Not again…man.

CHESTNUT SWEETS Naruto's wedding gift…

Naruto's wedding gift…

BATHS WOMEN MEN Naruto's wedding gift…

RIGHT OVER HERE… Naruto's…wedding…

NIKO NIKO DUMBBELL FAMILY

DUMBBELL FITNESS CLUB NOW OPEN

Yes!

How about dumbbells?!

Naruto! Hinata!

Congratulations on your marriage!

Please use these dumbbells and find everlasting happiness…

No, no, no, no, no! Stop!

Dumbbells are definitely useful.

Its heaviness is surely symbolic of

the solidity and depth of my friendship…

And more importantly, they can make you stronger.

Nothing else could better symbolize our friendship.

But…

It's possible Naruto will get so hooked on muscle training

that he'll totally ignore Hinata…

Even if Naruto and I have a special bond,

UNOFFICIAL LEAF VILLAGE MASCOT KONORIN giving him dumbbells might meet with some resistance.

I must think of something else!

WEDDING GIFT WEDDING GIFT WEDDING GIFT WEDDING GIFT WEDDING GIFT WEDDING GIFT

Ahh! I can't think of anything!

During times like this—!

What gift would make Naruto and Hinata happy?

I guess it would be something that reminds them of me.

Now if a kunai like this was specially ordered and made cute…

Marriage, huh? How nice…!

Hold on a sec!

One is in love with her dream man

and getting married, happily ever after.

While I don't even have a boyfriend,

and train every day from morning until night…

This would be…

Kunai again?

But it's Tenten, after all…

When you think of Tenten, you think kunai…

Maybe I should think of something else…

Get something that doesn't kill people,

within the set budget

– that captures a maiden's heart… – Tenten!

– I need to ask you something! – That voice…

Idiot…idiot.

Calm down when you ask people something.

I'm sorry.

I just couldn't do it by myself.

I had no choice but to ask for your help and came looking for you…

But…I guess you're in a bind too.

Uh-huh…

Sending the usual gift won't convey our feelings…

And yet, something that's more like me may not make them happy…

A wedding gift… is more complicated than I thought.

What would Neji do?

We must not do that! We must go and investigate!

Investigate?

Yes!

NINJA TOOLS MANTENDO I get it. Rather than thinking alone,

NINJA TOOLS MANTENDO looking at actual items can give us more ideas and variations.

There are so many items,

I'm sure we'll find something suitable that fits us,

while also making Naruto and Hinata happy!

You're right! For example…

How about a sword like this?

Umm…

It looks expensive,

but it doesn't have any connection to a wedding, does it?

No…

LONG LIFE They can use it for their first joint effort.

LONG LIFE To cut the cake…that's all?

Not good?

Isn't a cake-cutter pretty low on the usefulness meter?

Then how about…

…this?

Tonfa?

It's totally you, since you're a taijutsu specialist…

That has no connection with a wedding either.

No…

I figured it would be useful for everyday married life,

since they'll have more laundry to do…

For hanging laundry?!

Still, I don't think Naruto will be too pleased with this…

Maybe you should think of something a bit less strange.

You're lucky, Tenten.

All you have to do…

…is send this thing that you always use.

Huh? Would getting kunai make them happy?

It's not necessary at all in married life.

No! You can make full use of it!

It's perfect for newlyweds

FRIED PORK CUTLET who can't decide what to make for dinner!

FRIED PORK CUTLET Is that any way to use a kunai?!

Idiot…idiot.

We didn't find a single thing.

Let's try hard again tomorrow.

I can't think of a single thing.

Lee… Hey, Lee!

Neji!

When you get hooked on one thing,

you even struggle with it in your dreams…

That's so like you, Lee.

Neji… Is that really you, Neji?

You were groaning pretty loud.

I couldn't find a gift for Naruto and Hinata's wedding.

I spent the entire day looking,

but I've used up all my ideas and energy…